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The Sands at Nomads

4 star hotel
Diani, Kenya
29 rooms
FREE Internet

Diving the Crab by Blue Wave Ltd.

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
Onsite
Max 6 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • 5* boutique hotel on Diani Beach
  • Lush coastal rainforest, white sand beach
  • Spacious apartments with ocean views
  • 5m deep freshwater pool, sun beds
  • Beach restaurant, fine dining, pool bar
  • Water sports center, spa, yoga/Zumba platform
  • 24 hr reception, TV lounge, internet café

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 55%
  • 44 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel your trip 17 days or less prior to your arrival date, you will forfeit 100%; if you cancel between 17 and 21 days, you will forfeit 75% ; if you cancel between 21 and 36 days , you will forfeit 55%; 5% if you cancel 36 days or more  prior to your arrival date.

SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) TERMS: From now to October 31, 2020,  you can cancel your trip up to 3 days prior to your arrival date with no penalty.

Explore diving around the The Sands at Nomads

Dive Center

Highlights

  • 5* PADI Dive Resort on Diani Beach
  • Established in 1985, lots of local experience
  • Turtles, wrecks and macro life
  • Chance to see whale sharks (Nov-Feb)
  • 'Pure Air' certified tank filling proceedures
  • Full range of watersports available

Description

Diving the Crab - Nomads is an experienced 5* Dive Resort on Diani Beach in Southern Kenya. 

The dive center has been taking people diving since 1985, making them one of Kenya's most established and reputable dive operations. 

A team of PADI instructors offer a range of recreational PADI courses and fun dives throughout the day. Top experiences include Funguo House Reef Wreck and the chance to see turtles, macro life and whale sharks (Nov- Feb). 

Equipment is well maintained and the center was recently awarded the 'Pure Air' certification for the quality and cleanliness of their tank filling procedures. 

Every month, Diving the Crab works with the marine centre to educate and organize large beach clean-up events. Strong swimmers target areas which are only accessible via boat, while the rest of the community targets beaches accessible from road. The support from the community is amazing!

 

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Dive Center Facilities

  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Waterfront Location
  • Aquarium / Deep Pool
  • Dive Boat
  • Onsite Accommodation
  • Food & Drinks
  • Parking

PADI membership level

  • Padi 5 Star Dive Resort
  • Green Fins

Resort Amenities

Activities

  • Live Music
  • Sandbank
  • Cultural Excursions
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Book Swap/Library
  • Island Hopping

Great for families

  • Board Games
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Food & drink

  • Private Dining
  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Snacks All Day
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Halal Food
  • Gluten Free Food

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling
  • Stand-Up Paddling
  • Kite Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf (Close By)
  • Cycling
  • Beach Volleyball

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash (Eur)
  • Cash (Local Currency)

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Beach Front
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Swimming Pool(S)
  • Garden
  • Lounge/Tv Area

Amenities & services

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Air-Conditioning

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Spa Facility
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Massage Services
  • Yoga

Resort Description

The Sands at Nomads is an exclusive boutique hotel on Diani Beach, Southern Kenya.

The resort is set between lush coastal rainforest and a beautiful 25km long sandy white beach. There are 29 spacious and uniquely furnished apartments.

There is a 5m deep freshwater pool with sun beds, garden chairs and umbrellas located within the resort’s well kept gardens. Choose to dine on the beach, by the pool or at Rivas Fine Dine Restaurant. 

Additional facilities include a 24 hr reception, satellite TV lounge with small library, spa, water sports center, gift shop, yoga/Zumba platform and internet café. 

How to get there

Arrival

  • The resort will arrange to pick you up and drop you off at Mombasa Airport or Ukunda Airstrip in an air conditioned minibus (advance notice required, additional cost).
  • Check in time is 14.00

Departure

  • Check out time is 10am. 
  • The resort will drop you back at Mombasa Airport or Ukunda Airstrip (advance notice required, additonal cost).

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